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Oct 9, 2025

4 min

How Does Age Affect Ventricles? Understanding Changes in the Heart and Brain

Research indicates that the heart's ventricles can thicken and stiffen with age, even in healthy adults. So, **how does age affect ventricles** in both the cardiac and cerebral systems? The process involves distinct structural and functional adaptations over time.

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Oct 7, 2025

5 min

Is left ventricular hypertrophy normal with age? An expert guide

While the prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) undeniably increases with age, affecting a significant percentage of older adults, it is not a normal or benign consequence of growing older. This condition, marked by the thickening of the heart's main pumping chamber, is a critical risk factor for serious cardiovascular events and warrants careful medical attention, especially in seniors.

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